CVE-2024-42281: bpf: Fix a segment issue when downgrading gso_size

Published Aug 17, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

bpf: Fix a segment issue when downgrading gsosize

Linearize the skb when downgrading gsosize because it may trigger a BUGON() later when the skb is segmented as described in [1,2].

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.13<5.4.282
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.224
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.165
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.103
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.44
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.3

Event History

Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:08 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42281?

The severity of CVE-2024-42281 has not been explicitly rated, but it addresses a bug that could lead to segmentation issues in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42281?

To fix CVE-2024-42281, update to Linux kernel versions 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1 for Debian systems.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-42281?

Linux kernel versions up to and including 5.10.223-1 and the specific 6.1 version without the mentioned patch are affected by CVE-2024-42281.

4

What was the cause of CVE-2024-42281?

CVE-2024-42281 was caused by a segment issue when downgrading gso_size, which could lead to further segmentation problems in the kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-42281 specific to any Linux distribution?

CVE-2024-42281 specifically affects Debian Linux distributions, and remedial updates are available for its kernel packages.

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